tuxedo museum bench

tuxedo museum bench

Designed to anchor lounge spaces without visually overpowering their surroundings, Tuxedo Lounge Seating is precisely proportioned and exquisitely detailed. Available with or without arms, the chairs offer a deep seat at a comfortable height. The grid on which the piece is based also allows for Tuxedo Lounge Seating to be easily coupled with other pieces in the Tuxedo range, including ottomans, benches, and sofas.

Set atop narrow steel legs that are available in a range of six metal finishes, Tuxedo Lounge Seating cuts a low and sleek profile thanks to the horizontal band formed by the back and (optional) arms. Its lightweight appearance is furthered by the crisply tailored upholstery that covers the slim, dual-density foam cushions. Each piece is available in a full range of upholstery with or without quilting.

Flexible and functional, Tuxedo Lounge Seating can be configured to suit a multitude of spaces, including executive offices, casual conference areas, lobby and reception areas, in addition to living rooms and residential spaces.

Herman Miller was a West Michigan businessman who helped his son-in-law, D.J. De Pree, buy the Michigan Star Furniture Company in 1923. De Pree had been working at the company, which opened in 1905, since he was hired in 1909 as a clerk. De Pree knew his father-in-law was a man of integrity, so he decided to rename the company after him. By the middle of the 20th century, the name Herman Miller had become synonymous with “modern” furniture. Working with legendary designers George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, the company produced pieces that would become classics of industrial design.